
Phenomenon No. 1
Synopsis
Dream matrix, history written in lightning image, memory and the TV syntax, images flowing and fused together to other images and electronic tapestry of images half seen, sought for, seeking man's dreams, movies as dreams, history as media. "The artist will tell you it is as much a process he is interested in ... as a result. Art is a process – life is a process – are they the same process? So many of the artists became unhappy about this eternal, unyielding quality in their art, and they began to wish their work were more like shoes, more temporary, more human, more able to admit of the possibility of change. The fixed, finished work began to be supplemented by the idea of work as a process, constantly becoming something else, tentative, allowing more than one interpretation." – Dick Higgins
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan VanDerBeek
- Original Title
- Phenomenon No. 1
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan VanDerBeek
Department Leadership Roster
Stan VanDerBeek
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phenomenon No. 1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phenomenon No. 1 about?
Dream matrix, history written in lightning image, memory and the TV syntax, images flowing and fused together to other images and electronic tapestry of images half seen, sought for, seeking man's dreams, movies as dreams, history as media. "The artist will tell you it is as much a process he is interested in ... as a result. Art is a process – life is a process – are they the same process? So many of the artists became unhappy about this eternal, unyielding quality in their art, and they began to wish their work were more like shoes, more temporary, more human, more able to admit of the possibility of change. The fixed, finished work began to be supplemented by the idea of work as a process, constantly becoming something else, tentative, allowing more than one interpretation." – Dick Higgins
Who directed Phenomenon No. 1?
Phenomenon No. 1 was directed by Stan VanDerBeek.
Who stars in Phenomenon No. 1?
The principal cast of Phenomenon No. 1 includes Not specified.
When was Phenomenon No. 1 released and how long is it?
Phenomenon No. 1 was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 8m.
